Notable Destinations & Commerce: Professional, scientific and technical services; manufacturing; Orange County Great Park; San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary; whale watching tours; Irvine Spectrum Center; Five Point Amphitheater; Limestone Canyon Regional Park

Signature Irvine Activities: lunchtime video game competitions; client happy hours; annual SoCal holiday party

Home to friendly locals and lots of city parks, Irvine is the more quiet counterpart to nearby LA.